robotics

As average lifespans continue to increase, technology will assist our worn-out bodies and make later life more enjoyable

We’ve struggled to find a use for chatbots, 3D printers and drones, but innovative tech is now being used to fight COVID-19

Robots are already making some progress in healthcare settings, but they need more support if they're to make a real difference

Boston Dynamics launches its first online sales offering with Spot Robot

Japan is hoping to amaze athletes and fans alike at the upcoming Tokyo 2020 Olympics, with a host of cutting-edge innovations. Can it deliver on its p…

Autonomous weapons threaten to be the “third revolution in warfare”

AI doesn’t want to rule the world, it just wants to help you improve payroll

Boston Dynamics and SHAFT snapped up by Japanese firm

But vendors believe broadband funding should go further

The company's Handle robot has been leaked in a video after it was shown to investors

It will also offer up funding to further STEM education and make the UK more competitive

Team Delft score $50,000 prize in warehouse sorting competition

New 'bot shown performing household tasks like loading dishwasher

Internal divisions and PR concerns have reportedly led to sale

Financial sector and low-skilled workers most at risk, says WEF

Local and national investment is needed to make the UK a leader in emerging tech

Tech automation could affect third of UK jobs, with lower-paid roles most likely to be replaced

The Tesla and Space X founder thinks super-intelligent computers could be more of a threat than nuclear war

The machine has been created by researchers at the Wyss Institute and can operate by itself, without any human intervention

MIT professor wants Jibo the robot to be part of your family

Government's "Great Challenge" hopes to make UK a world-beater in the robotics market by 2025

Japanese comms giant Softbank announced the humanoid robot, which uses sensors to detect how you’re feeling